Air Pollution Control Funding Opportunity Available Through MO DNR

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Air Pollution Control Program is currently accepting applications for the replacement or repowering of large diesel trucks (including emergency response vehicles), school buses, and other eligible diesel equipment using Volkswagen (VW) Trust funds.

Other eligible projects can include:

• Transit/shuttle buses

• Locomotives

• Marine vessels

• Cargo handling equipment

• Airport ground support

• Forklifts

Applications for Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Funding are also being accepted.

Applicants who own 1992-2009 engine model year diesel vehicles (trucks) are eligible to receive up to 40 percent of the cost of a new engine, or 25 percent of the cost of a new vehicle. Other categories may receive up to 75 percent of the cost for their project.

Awarded applicants must permanently disable the old vehicle or engine.

Visit the Volkswagen Trust Funds webpage for details and application materials.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.

Questions can be sent to MOVWTeam@dnr.mo.gov.